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Sources

• A Brief History of the Federal Aviation Administration
  http://www.faa.gov/about/history/brief_history/
• The FAA Administrator's Fact Book
  http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aba/
  admin_factbook/
• "Aircraft Security Accomplishments Since Sept. 11"
  http://www.faa.gov/newsroom/factsheets/2002/factsheets_
  020905.htm
• "Improvements in Civil Aviation Security Since Pan Am 103"
  http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?newsId=4896
• 9/11 Commission Sept. 2005 Staff Report
  http://www.archives.gov/legislative/research/9-11/staff-report-
  sept2005.pdf
• National Airspace System Frequently Asked Questions
  http://www.nas-architecture.faa.gov/nas/faq/home.cfm
• FAA TRACON Fact Sheet
  http://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/news_story.cfm?
  contentKey=4009
• FAA Air Route Traffic Control Centers
  http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/artcc/
• Summary of FAA Activities
• FAA Air Traffic System Requirements
  http://www.faa.gov/ats/ars/Directorates/Arw/List_of_References.htm
• "Host and Oceanic Computer System Replacement Program" Press Release
  http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?
  newsId=6419
• "William J. Hughes Technical Center"
  http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/tc/
• National Research and Development Plan For Aviation Safety, Security, Efficiency, and Environmental Compatibility
  http://www.volpe.dot.gov/infosrc/strtplns/nstc/aviatrd/chap5.html